Photos: Houston County defeats Brookwood in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: Houston County defeats Brookwood in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Houston County defeats Brookwood on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Houston County players high-five Brookwood players after their game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County's Antonio Bridges smiles after defeating Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County's Collin Anderson (left) runs the ball during the second half against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Brayden Tyson (left) runs the ball toward the end zone during the second half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood Gary Chatman (center) catches the snap during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood fans cheer in the student section after a touchdown during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Will Hagelgan (left) looks to pass the ball during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Will Hagelgan (left) looks to pass the ball during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Jeremiah Brinson (left) catches a kick during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County's Ryan Maxwell (center) takes the snap during the first half against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Gary Chatman (left) looks to pass during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Gary Chatman (center) is tackled by Houston County's Jase Jordan (left) during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Will Hagelgan (center left) holds his hands up to receive the ball during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Brayden Tyson (center foreground) is tackled by Houston County's Jordan Smith during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County's Javien Durham (center right) runs the ball during the first half against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood 's Brady Palma (left) punts the ball as Houston County's Jordan Smith runs toward him during the first half in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood quarterback Gary Chatman (left) passes the ball during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County's Jeffrey Thomas (center right) is tackled by Brookwood's Xzavier Pfister (center left) during the first half in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Gary Chatman runs with the ball during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County's Ryan Maxwell catches the snap during the first half against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood coach Chad Nighbert watches play during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County prepares to snap the ball during the first half against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood coach Chad Nighbert watches play during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Gary Chatman runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Gary Chatman runs the ball during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Brayden Tyson (center) runs the ball as Houston County's Jordan Smith chases him down during the first half in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County coach Jeremy Edwards looks at his team during the first half against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Brookwood's Gary Chatman throws the ball during the first half against Houston County in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County's Jordan Smith returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County coach Jeremy Edwards walks on the field during the first half gainst Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County players run onto the field before their game against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County's Jase Jordan (center) listens to the referee before the coin toss for the game against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County's Jordan Smith warms up before the game against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Houston County and Brookwood football players warm up before the second half of their game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

Houston County players high-five Brookwood players after their game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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